Land Pride 309-502M User Manual
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Disc Mowers
DM35 Series (S/N253045+)
18830
309-502M
Operator’s Manual
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you see this symbol, the subsequent
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . . .8
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cutter Bar and Gearbox Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cutting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Support Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Section 2 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Attaching the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Working Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mowing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adverse Field Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Leveling for Transport and Operation . . . . . . . . . 15
Belt Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication .17
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
At the beginning of each season: . . . . . . . . . .17
Servicing Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Fastener Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Removal of one or more disc shaft assemblies 18
Assembly of entire cutting bar. . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cutter Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Frame Pivot Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Hitch Pivot Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 5 Specifications and Capacities 22
Section 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .23
Section 8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size . 24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Pride assumes no responsibility forerrorsoromissions.Neitherisanyliabilityassumedfordamagesresultingfromtheuseoftheinformationcontainedherein.LandPridereserves
the right to revise and improveitsproductsasit sees fit. This publicationdescribes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
Land Pride is a registered trademark.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Be Aware of Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
!
DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
!
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
!
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
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ON
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED.Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden breaking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with breaks.
▲ Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
▲ 20 mph when weight is less than
or equal to the weight of tractor.
▲ 10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
Tractors With Cabs
Tractors Equipped With
ROPS
▲ There should be sufficient
clearance for the operator when
mounted to a tractor with a cab or
that is equipped with ROPS.
▲ The ROPS may need to be
extended or flipped around to
obtain sufficient clearance.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protective clothing and equipment
should be worn.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposureto loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before
operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could
result in injury or equipment damage.
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Safety Labels
Your Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
1. Read and follow label directions.
2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.
4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety
labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified
by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure
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the correct safety labels are included in the request. To
order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.
5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
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818-540C
Danger Guard Missing
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
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818-626C
Danger Crushing Hazard
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818-641C
Danger Rotating Blades
818-642C
Danger Thrown Object
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838-094C
Warning: High Pressure
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818-558C
Warning General Mower Safety
838-095C
Warning Rotating Disc
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Introduction
Introduction
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
ThisDisc Mower has been designed with careand built by
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly,
maintenance, and safeoperating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
The Land Pride Disc Mowers are designed and built to cut
hay, grass, and other cultivated forage crops on farms,
ranches, set-aside acres, and vast right-of-ways. They
are adapted for 540 rpm three-point hitch Category 2
offset mounting and are Quick-Hitch adaptable.They are
compatible with 35 hp to 45 hp tractorsequipped withlive
orindependent PTO’s. The DM3506 has 6 discs anda 96"
cutting width and the DM3507 has 7 discs a 112" cutting
width.
Land Pride Disc Mowers will typically cut faster than
traditional sickle bar mowers and are designed to deliver
good cutting performance even in thick, tangled, and wet
grass conditions. Fire Ant hills and Gopher mounds, that
may tend to clog traditional Sickle-bar designs, will have
farless impacton our Rotary Cutter Bar design. Standard
replaceable rock guards provide cutter bar protection in
stony conditions and will greatly extend cutter bar life.A
standardbreak-awaylatch will release, allowingthe cutter
bar to swing back, if an obstacle is hit.
Land Pride Disc Mowers are well suited foruse in
agricultural regions where humidity and moisture
conditions are typically higher and the potential for crop
entanglement and tough ground conditions are present.
See “Features and Benefits”, “Section 5” for additional
information.
Owner Assistance
The WarrantyRegistration card should be filled out by the
dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
If customer service or repair parts are required contact a
Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the disc mower.
The parts on your disc mower have been specially
designed and should onlybe replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your disc mower require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use theserial number andmodel number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in
correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of
your serial number plate.
Using This Manual
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This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
• The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
• To ordera new Operator’s or PartsManual contact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com
orprinted fromthe LandPride Service& Support Center
by your dealer.
Terminology
"Right" or "Left" as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
NOTE:A special point of information that the operator
must be aware of before continuing.
IMPORTANT: A special point of inf ormation related to
its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this
information should be read and noted before
continuing.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
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Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new disc
mower. If foranyreason youdo not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with yourdealership service
manager making sure he is aware of any problems
you may have and that he has had the opportunity to
assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explainthe
problem and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride
Service Department
P.O. Box5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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